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Gordon Muir, president of the Varsity, prepares a tray at the Varsity in Midtown Atlanta several years ago when the iconic restaurant was turning 90. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Midtown Atlanta’s iconic Varsity weighing redevelopment options10h ago
Fulton Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney (background) speaks to legislators’ attorney, Don Samuel during a motion hearing at Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on Friday, July 1, 2022. Fulton Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney at a roughly 90-minute hearing Friday did not come to a final decision about what exactly the District Attorney’s office can ask Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, former state Sen. William Ligon of Brunswick and several other unnamed state legislators. But he said that anything related to their conversations with other legislators or motivations are off-limits. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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The Georgia Public Service Commission is pictured in its hearing room. From left: Commissioners Fitz Johnson, Tim Echols, Tricia Pridemore, Lauren “Bubba” McDonald and Jason Shaw.

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Judge weighs whether Georgia PSC elections are discriminatory12h ago
In this photo of May 11, 2022, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) walks out of the Senate Chambers during a series of votes in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/TNS)

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Warnock focuses Senate hearing on curbing drug prices
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June 7, 2022 Atalnta - A customer pumps gas at Shell gas station, where the price of gasoline approaches close to $6 a gallon, on Peachtree Road near Piedmont Atlanta Spine Center in Buckhead on Tuesday, June 6, 2022. Georgia gas prices hit new heights on Tuesday, according to AAA, with an average statewide cost of $4.33 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. That’s still well below the national average of $4.92 per gallon.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Kemp extends state fuel tax break, again, through August
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June 7, 2022 Buford - Sam’s Club in Buford near Mall of Georgia was busy with motorists seeking for cheaper gas price on Tuesday, June 6, 2022. Georgia gas prices hit new heights on Tuesday, according to AAA, with an average statewide cost of $4.33 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. That’s still well below the national average of $4.92 per gallon.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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The Jolt: Gas tax battle heats up as Stacey Abrams targets voters at the pump 20h ago
House members throw up paper at the conclusion of the legislative session in the House Chamber on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.   Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Mental health law and teacher pay raises among new Georgia laws
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A group of lobbyists watch the sessions on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Several bills passed focused on education will become law on July 1.  (Branden Camp for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Georgia’s new education laws take effect July 1
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Abortion rights activists protest outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade shifted the abortion fight to state legislatures, where gerrymandering has given Republicans an advantage. (Kendrick Brinson/The New York Times)

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Video from January 6 is played as Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (Anna Moneymaker/Pool via AP)

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L-R, Misty Whittaker, Maike Caudle, and Casey Key react as a car honk outside the Georgia State Capitol, where abortion rights activists rally to protest the  U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade. Sunday, June 26, 2022. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Fulton Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney (background) speaks to legislators’ attorney, Don Samuel during a motion hearing at Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on Friday, July 1, 2022. Fulton Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney at a roughly 90-minute hearing Friday did not come to a final decision about what exactly the District Attorney’s office can ask Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, former state Sen. William Ligon of Brunswick and several other unnamed state legislators. But he said that anything related to their conversations with other legislators or motivations are off-limits. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Silk Sonic members Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak meet Con Funk Shun members Michael Cooper and Felton Pilate. Silk Sonic recently covered Con Funk Shun's "Love's Train."

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This is a rendering of the planned Solis Dresden Village in Brookhaven, a mixed-use project by Terwilliger Pappas.

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The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to rebuild the I-285 interchange at I-20 west of Atlanta.

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An aerial photograph shows a piece of Beltline-adjacent building (lower right), where 8ARM and former Paris on Ponce are located, on Ponce de Leon in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Maddox Kilgore, seen here in 2014, who was one of Justin Ross Harris’ trial attorneys, praised the Supreme Court’s ruling to throw out the murder conviction. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Breakdown" returns to the subject of Season 2 and examines how the conviction was successfully challenged. (AJC file)

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November 20, 2014 Atlanta: Technology Square is mixed use area at Fifth and Spring Street that contains Georgia Tech academic buildings, Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, retail and offices. Global consulting group Accenture plans to put a new innovation lab at Tech Square and add 800 jobs through 2020. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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PeachFest is returning to Peachtree Center on July 26.

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Blue Man Group is back at the Fox Theatre for the first time since 2015 in a new show July 8-10. 
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Blue Man Group is still blue, but the rest is new
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Dusty Gannon, also know as Goth Dad, practices with his band, Vision Video, in the week leading up to AthFest, the beloved outdoor music festival in Athens. Vision Video headlined the Saturday night performances for the first time, a big step for the band. which includes bass player Dan Geller, Emily Fredock on vocals and synthesizer and drummer Jason Fusco.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Bob Thompson's "LeRoi Jones and his Family," (1964), oil on canvas.
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Bob Thompson exhibit at High Museum dazzles with color and déjà vu
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The Tedeschi Trucks Band, pictured here at Pasaquan, will play two nights at the Fox Theatre on July 15-16.

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A rendering of the outside of the former Philips Arena, which will be christened State Farm Arena. (Credit: Atlanta Hawks)

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Atlanta Braves' Max Fried throws during the first inning a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

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Max Fried shuts down Reds, Braves’ offense explodes late
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Hawks guard Dejounte Murray holds his number five jersey with general manager Landry Fields during Murray’s introductory press conference at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Friday, July 1, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson reacts after giving up a single to Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Runners make their way to cross the finish line  during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, right, talks with former Hawks great Dominique Wilkins during Murray’s introductory press conference at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Friday, July 1, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Hawks excited to benefit from versatility Dejounte Murray brings
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Max Scherzer had a rehab start with Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Wednesday and is set to rejoin the Mets soon. (Yehyun Kim/The New York Times)

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Atlanta Hawks' guard Kevin Huerter (3) celebrating after scoring a 3-point basket during the second half in the NBA play-in tournament at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Atlanta Hawks won 132-103 over Charlotte Hornets. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Hawks send Kevin Huerter to Kings
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Georgia Tech assistant baseball coach James Ramsey, left, with Kevin Parada of the Yellow Jackets on Feb. 18, 2022. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

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